Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Wednesday that recent weak inflation data supports the case for Fed holding off on cutting its short-term interest rate target, per Reuters.The US Dollar Index attracts some buyers following the above hawkish comments. The DXY is trading 0.11% higher on the day at …
Read More »US Stocks See Reversal After Losing Streak
Dow Jones Industrial Average surged by 0.7%, and the S&P 500 gained 0.4%. Following a losing streak and relative weakness that caused the major indices to retreat from their most recent record highs. Despite the recent pullback, all three indexes remain on track for a positive month and a winning …
Read More »Oil Traders Watch US Inventory Data Release
Following the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) unexpectedly high data on US crude stocks, Prices of Brent crude oil futures are essentially unchanged trading at $85.63 per barrel on Wednesday. Spot Brent is trading up 0.17%, at $86.077 per barrel. WTI futures are trading at $81.170 per barrel, up 0.24%. Spot …
Read More »Trump’s Truth Social stock soars on its first day on Nasdaq
Donald Trump’s social media platform, known as Truth Social soared on its first day of trading. The stock soared by roughly 50% after hitting the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol DJT, but then dipped by the closing bell. The stock ultimately ended the day at $57.99, translating to a …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, March 26
The US Dollar Index bounced back from Monday’s losses, climbing back around 104.30. Key events to watch on Wednesday, March 27, include the Mortgage Applications report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and a speech by Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) member Christopher Waller.CurrenciesThe EUR/USD pair traded in a narrow …
Read More »US Targets Russian Firms Breaching Sanctions
Thirteen businesses and two individuals are under investigation by the US Treasury Department for allegedly assisting Russia in avoiding sanctions by using virtual money and technological services. Fintech, namely financial technology, companies that collaborated with Russian banks under sanctions to enable transactions and provide virtual currency solutions are the focus …
Read More »US dollar rises, but still awaits fresh catalysts
The February orders for durable goods performed better than anticipated. Data on housing revealed some decline. This week’s focus will be on the release of PCE figures for February on Friday. Tuesday’s trading saw gains in the US dollar Index, slightly higher against its rival currencies, circling around 104.20. The …
Read More »Gold shines again on retreating T-yields
As US Treasury yields decline and the US dollar fluctuates, gold prices climb. Treasury yields’ decline supports Gold’s rise, but the US Dollar Index’s slight increase opposes it. Tuesday’s US data was mixed, with lower consumer confidence and higher durable goods orders influencing the overall market sentiment. Although the price …
Read More »China Boosts Investor Confidence By Earlier Positive Data
Facing the slowing economy, China is trying a new approach to manage public perception. They’re releasing positive economic data earlier than usual with the aim to boost investor confidence as well as paint a more optimistic outlook.This tactic debuted in January when Premier Li Qiang preempted the official announcement of …
Read More »Rising US Stocks look forward to Fresh Records
Fresh records have become the usual story on Wall Street during the first quarter of the year. Accordingly; The US stocks rose on Tuesday as markets looked to continue to rally. The S&P 500 rose nearly 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged higher by roughly 0.2%. The tech-heavy …
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